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Yamagata Museum of Art to Yama-dera Temple Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 13 km · 24m · 2 stops · 3 sightings · Saved July 15, 2026 · Last updated 14 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 13 km route runs from Yamagata Museum of Art to Yama-dera Temple within Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Yamagata Shakado, Yamagata.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Highlights Along Your Route (2)

2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamagata.

Yamagata Museum of Art
Moderate Risk

Yamagata Museum of Art

Yamagata

1,235 incidents

Yama-dera Temple
Moderate Risk

Yama-dera Temple

Yamagata

1,136 incidents

Yamagata Museum of Art
Moderate Risk

Yamagata Museum of Art

Yamagata

1,235 incidents

Yama-dera Temple
Moderate Risk

Yama-dera Temple

Yamagata

1,136 incidents

Route Timeline

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Yamagata Museum of Art, Yamagata
Moderate Risk 13 km 24m 3 sightings within 5 km

Around 3 PM on July 14, a bear was sighted in Shakado, Yamagata City.

Yamagata Shakado, Yamagata

News ·2 weeks ago
Yamagata Nakasakurada, Yamagata

One bear about 1 meter long was seen on a road in Nakazukada, Yamagata City, walking south before entering the woods beside the road.

Yamagata Nakasakurada, Yamagata

News ·2 weeks ago

One bear was sighted in Aono, Yamagata City.

Yamagata Aono, Yamagata

News ·3 weeks ago
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Yama-dera Temple, Yamagata
Total Distance: 13 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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Asian black bears on your route

Asian Black Bear

Asian Black Bear

Ursus thibetanus japonicus

Range
Honshu, Shikoku
Size
80–120 kg
Active
Dawn & dusk

Sharing space safely

  • ·Make noise as you walk; carry bear spray
  • ·If charged, stand firm and use the spray
  • ·If contact happens, resist firmly. They retreat when met with resistance
  • ·Don't climb. They climb better than you

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Fire/Ambulance

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Yamagata Shakado, Yamagata.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 13 km route runs from Yamagata Museum of Art to Yama-dera Temple within Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Yamagata Shakado, Yamagata. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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